Main Provisions
The journal ensures objectivity and transparency in the publication process. All participants of the editorial process – authors, reviewers, and editors – are obliged to declare potential conflicts of interest. The aim is to prevent the influence of financial, professional, or personal interests on research results and decision-making regarding publication.
Information about conflicts of interest is indicated in a special note at the end of the article. If there are no conflicts, it should be stated: «Conflict of Interest: none».
Conflict of Interest on the Part of Authors
Authors are obliged to report all circumstances that may be considered a conflict of interest at the time of manuscript submission. This applies to financial relationships (employment, honoraria, participation in companies, patents) and non-financial factors (personal relationships, academic competition, ideological or religious beliefs).
Conflict of Interest on the Part of Reviewers
Reviewers must declare circumstances that may affect their ability to provide an objective evaluation of the manuscript. If financial or personal relationships with the authors, competition between their own research and the subject of the manuscript, or other forms of interest are identified, the reviewer must inform the editorial office and refuse to evaluate.
Conflict of Interest on the Part of Editors
Editors are obliged to avoid situations in which their participation in the consideration of a manuscript may be perceived as biased. If an editor has financial, personal, or academic relationships with the authors, is their colleague or co-author, he/she must withdraw from the consideration. In such a case, the manuscript is transferred to another editor or an independent expert.
Procedure
The editorial board guarantees transparency in the disclosure of all conflicts of interest. All participants in the publication process are obliged to comply with this policy, which is a mandatory condition for ensuring academic integrity and objectivity of scientific communication.
